Articles by Naomi Newcombe

  • Colac Otway to consider housing and supermarket

    A council planning meeting today will determine the fate of a 27-house development in Colac and a retail development in Apollo Bay.

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  • Playgroup, food pantry and vital support

    Seven months after opening a new community centre, the Colac Salvos is continuing to expand its community reach and services across the region.

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  • Life-changing call after long wait

    Almost three weeks ago Greg Hardingham received the life-changing phone call that he would be getting a new kidney and now he’s ready to enjoy life again.

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  • Long weekend for local crews

    Emergency services have had a busy long weekend clearing trees along the Great Ocean Road and fighting fires at Stonyford, all in the sweltering heat.

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  • Long-lunch celebration raises $14K

    Colac Area Health Foundation’s Longest Lunch on Friday had fabulous lake views, delicious food and drink, great company, and raised money for a fantastic cause for the community.

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  • Cost rise puts road closure on hold

    Colac Otway Shire Council will wait another month to decide what to do about a road closure in Cressy’s Hall Street, after an unexpected $45,000 increase in the project’s budget.

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  • Funding options for park, boards

    Colac Otway Shire Council will consider potential funding applications for the redevelopment of the Donaldson Street Playspace and the installation of five electronic scoreboards at local recreation reserves at an unscheduled meeting this week.

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  • Long-lunch celebration raises $14K

    Colac Area Health Foundation’s Longest Lunch on Friday had fabulous lake views, delicious food and drink, great company, and raised money for a fantastic cause for the community.

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